A faithful friend, a sturdy shelter, a rare treasure
With gratitude to California Associate Lucy Shiffrin. A profile in planned giving.
Transformative Leadership: Dick Williams brings his business savvy to NDA Los Angeles
Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles staff member Dick William was honored with the Transformative Leadership Award by the SND USA National Network and Sponsorship Office. This award “recognizes individuals who are catalysts for growth; inspire hearts; and transform lives of those with whom they minister.” Dick Williams is a successful businessman that has spent his […]
A Teacher of Teachers
La Reina math teacher Stan Hirsch was awarded the Father Bernard Overberg “Teacher of Teachers” Award. He demonstrates exceptional, inspirational impact on the formation and professional learning of teachers.
Pentecost Retreat, California Region
Join California SNDs, Associates and friends for an afternoon of reflection and fellowship as we prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Lenten Service as SNDs
As a community, the SNDs around the country turned their attention to low-income families, women and children, and those facing housing insecurity. The sisters participated with the girls at La Reina to provide hygiene products and socks and underwear for those in need in Thousand Oaks. After collecting items at La Reina and at Notre […]
Creating Equity, Community Health, and Family Connections
The Sisters of Notre Dame in California are pleased to share the success of South Central LAMP in this past fiscal year. As one of the supporting religious congregations, SNDs are partnering with LAMP to meet the needs of low income women and children in South Central Los Angeles. “For the first time we spoke […]
Homelessness Has a Name
Did you know that approximately 2,000 homeless persons die on the streets of Los Angeles each year? SNDs participated in the Office of Life, Justice and Peace / Archdiocese of Los Angeles Homeless Resource Fair. Sr. Rebekah Kennedy brought home four luminarias inscribed with the names of homeless individuals who have died in the last year. These individuals are being remembered in the prayers and liturgies of the SNDs in California during the Lenten season.
Proclaiming God’s Goodness and Compassionate Love
SNDs offer tribute to the late Bishop David O’Connell. May he rest in peace…
Cheers to Clean Water in Uganda
When a child leaves home to go to school, the expectation is learning and not worrying about drinking clean water. I thank God for Hilton foundation that gave us a grant for water purification system, as of now children are drinking safe water and this has helped our sanitation improve.
With a Smile and a Prayer: Preparing for the annual HUD Homeless Count
Sisters and Associates prepared lunches for the annual Homeless Count. Our partners in ministry, Many Mansions, spearhead this effort in the Thousand Oaks area as part of the wider Department of Housing an Urban Development (HUD) Homeless Assessment. This count helps us fund programs like local homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, rental assistance programs, street […]